Understanding how young mothers engage in HIV prevention in high HIV burden countries in Africa
Official title: Examining adolescent mothers' engagement in HIV prevention across high burden HIV countries in Sub Saharan Africa
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-10817440 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how young mothers in East and Southern Africa can get involved in programs that help prevent HIV, focusing on the challenges they face and finding out which programs work best for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | January 18, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $456,393 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MH135517-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10817440 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent mothers living in East and Southern Africa who are at risk of HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescent mothers or who do not reside in high HIV burden areas in East and Southern Africa may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the participation of adolescent mothers in HIV prevention programs across East and Southern Africa, where many young girls become mothers by age 20. It aims to identify the social and economic barriers that these mothers face, which may hinder their engagement in programs designed to reduce their HIV risk. By analyzing data from nationally representative surveys, the study seeks to determine which adolescent mothers are most likely to participate in these programs and which specific initiatives are most effective in promoting HIV testing and reducing sexual risk behaviors. The ultimate goal is to refine existing programs to better serve this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective HIV prevention strategies tailored specifically for adolescent mothers, ultimately reducing their risk of HIV.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been growing interest in social protection programs for adolescent mothers, this specific focus on their engagement in HIV prevention is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Groves, Allison K. — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Groves, Allison K.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.